Skid Plates and Snow

[Trainman]

After my experience today (see other post), I was wondering if skid plates would help in deep snow (less drag) or hinder (more floatation, not allowing the vehicle to sink down therefore losing traction earlier)?

 

Anyone with skid plates have experiences they could share?

[94extreme]

i don't think it makes any difference.. the truck is heavy regardless so i doubt you got any "floatation" unless you're talking liquid, then maybe some..

[Crazy Geologist]

Good question.

I would imagine it would depend to a great extent on snow conditions...

But my guess is that you would start to "float" at about the same depth, with or without the skidplates. And you would certainly slip across deeper sections without needing as much traction, because the your entry speed would carry your further. You should bust out a can of rub on snowboard wax and wax it up before you go out again.

[94extreme]

wax on...

[vengeful]

Wax off...

[94extreme]

[mws]

Good question.

I would imagine it would depend to a great extent on snow conditions...

But my guess is that you would start to "float" at about the same depth, with or without the skidplates. And you would certainly slip across deeper sections without needing as much traction, because the your entry speed would carry your further. You should bust out a can of rub on snowboard wax and wax it up before you go out again.

I agree! I think the reduction in drag would more than offset the slight loss in ground clearance.

[deej]

Skidplates + Pathy + snow = Just f%^% give 'er!!!!! If you are moving fast enough, the "floatation" will not matter, but protection will.

[Trainman]

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the responses.

[Duffman]

4000lbs < snow